In the 239: Last day to vote in round 1 of our 'Sweet 16' candy poll

Editor's Note: Today is the last day to vote in the first round of our In the 239 candy poll. Tomorrow we will unveil the "Sweet 16," which will face off in head-to-head contests until we determine Southwest Florida's favorite Halloween candy.

As of 12:30 p.m., Heath, Reese's Pieces, Mounds, Nestle Crunch and Milk Duds are just some of the candies on the outside looking in. There is still time to vote!

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Kids love it. Dentists hate it. Mothers probably get tired of pulling gum out of their children's hair. Halloween is on its way, and that means ... CANDY!

We all have our trick-or-treat memories, and you probably remember the good and bad of your trick-or-treat bag (Reese's cups ... Sweetarts ... raisins? Seriously?). If you are like some of us here at the Daily News, you likely traded candies with your friends with all the seriousness of a UN summit, tried to stretch out your stash to last until Christmas or hid your bounty from curious siblings (or you WERE the curious sibling).

No matter what landed in your bag, you probably had a favorite. We need you to vote for your five favorite sweets you remember receiving in your Halloween bag. The poll to the left will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 8. The top contenders will be seeded and compete head-to-head in an "In the 239 Sweet 16" bracket.

Each weekday starting Oct. 10, a new poll will be added, and your votes will determine which candy advances. On Oct. 30, the final two will battle for votes to see what is the preferred candy for Southwest Floridians. The winner will emerge on Halloween.

If there's a candy not on the list that you believe earns a nod, tell us in the comments below or send an email to 239@naplesnews.com. It might earn a spot in the bracket. And what the heck, go on and tell us the worst thing you've ever received in your bag. (Rice cake, anyone?)